Job Title: Project
Associate
Associate
Organization: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
(IITA)
(IITA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About IITA:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of
the 15 Institutes of the CGIAR global research partnerships with headquarters
in Washington, DC. IITA is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of
Trustees and has a permanent office in Uganda. IITA focused primarily on
improving cassava and banana-based systems in the nineties, the research focus
over the past 5-10 years has expanded to include research on: climate change, trade-off
analysis for smallholder livelihoods, Innovation systems and impact pathways,
and Institutional and policy dimensions from local to national level.
the 15 Institutes of the CGIAR global research partnerships with headquarters
in Washington, DC. IITA is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of
Trustees and has a permanent office in Uganda. IITA focused primarily on
improving cassava and banana-based systems in the nineties, the research focus
over the past 5-10 years has expanded to include research on: climate change, trade-off
analysis for smallholder livelihoods, Innovation systems and impact pathways,
and Institutional and policy dimensions from local to national level.
Job Summary: The IITA
Research Associate will actively coordinate research activities and local partners
for “Increasing food security and farming system resilience in East Africa
through wide-scale adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices”
project. The project is led by the International Centre for Tropical
Agriculture (CIAT) and is implemented in collaboration with IITA in Uganda.
Research Associate will actively coordinate research activities and local partners
for “Increasing food security and farming system resilience in East Africa
through wide-scale adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices”
project. The project is led by the International Centre for Tropical
Agriculture (CIAT) and is implemented in collaboration with IITA in Uganda.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the project team to
develop methods and tools for the various field activities e.g.
participatory workshops and surveys - Plan for field activities, in liaison with
CIAT- Nairobi and district partners - Organize for training of enumerators,
coordinate and supervise data collection activities ensuring quality data - Actively participate in and supervise data
entry; clean data, and support data analyses - Write technical papers from the analyzed
data - Significantly contribute to production of
research reports and scientific publications - Organize and coordinate logistics and
operations in Uganda for local and international research teams
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should hold a good masters
of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Management,
agricultural education and extension, or Sociology. Experience in project
management and monitoring is an added advantage - At least three years’ experience in
coordinating projects and multi-partner activities - Past exposure and experience in
organizing, managing, and participating in agricultural and socio-economic
research activities - Proven ability to work independently, take
initiative and deliver results under minimum supervision - Good working knowledge of data collection
tools including structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and
PRAs. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis will be an
added advantage - Excellent English communication skills,
including timely response to email communication - Ability to complete multiple tasks and
work well in a multi-cultural team environment. - Possession of a clean valid class B
driving permit is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications which must
include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three
referees should be addressed to: The Country Representative, International
Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Uganda. P.O Box 7878, Kampala.
Uganda or hand deliver them to Plot 15 Naguru East Road Opposite WBS TV
Station. Please indicate the following on the envelope: IFAD-CIAT-IITA
application.
include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three
referees should be addressed to: The Country Representative, International
Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Uganda. P.O Box 7878, Kampala.
Uganda or hand deliver them to Plot 15 Naguru East Road Opposite WBS TV
Station. Please indicate the following on the envelope: IFAD-CIAT-IITA
application.
Deadline: August 20, 2014
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes
applications from women candidates.
applications from women candidates.
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